Passed 4, 5 million kilometers Volvo Bashny.Net

American Irv Gordon set a new record run on the same vehicle: in 44 years of his car Volvo P1800 has overcome 2, 8 million miles (4, 5 million kilometers). This result was confirmed by a mechanic Gordon and company Volvo, reports The Detroit News.

70-year-old Gordon bought Volvo P1800 in 1966 for 4150 dollars. Then, this amount was equal to his annual salary, but he fell in love at first sight in the car - and so that still can not part with it. On average, each year, Gordon travels by car from 80 to 100 thousand miles. He began to spend much of his time at Volvo, after about ten years ago, retired and widowed.

During the '44 Volvo P1800 Gordon has never been subjected to alteration. There is still no air conditioning, power steering and brake servo and electric windows. Despite this, the American has no plans to part with his car. Three years later, to his 73 th birthday, he plans to overcome the car three million miles. Gordon is confident that he will succeed, as his Volvo in good condition.

According to Gordon, the main secret of "survivability" of the machine is that it is more familiar with the instructions that came with the car and follow the rules of operation of the vehicle. In particular, he regularly checks the oil level and tire pressure. In addition, all 44 Gordon used, only the mineral oil.

Gordon's previous record was recorded in late 2006, when his running Volvo crossed the mark of 2, 5 million miles. In addition, the American got into the Guinness Book of Records in the mid 90 - ies as the owner of the car with the greatest run in the world among non-commercial vehicles.
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